About the Green Aracari
The green araçari, is a toucan, a near-passerine bird. It is found in the lowland forests of northeastern South America, in the northeast Amazon Basin, the Guianas and the eastern Orinoco River drainage of Venezuela. At 30–40 cm. (12–16 in) long and weighing 110–160 grams, it is the smallest aracari in its range, and among the smallest members of the toucan family.
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Males' crowns are black, while females' are reddish brown.
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Where the Green Aracari lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Curaçao.
When to see the Green Aracari
Peak activity in February · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Curl-crested AracariPteroglossus beauharnaisiiThe curl-crested aracari is 42 to 46 cm (17 to 18 in) long and weighs 164 to 280 g (5.8 to 9.9 oz).
Saffron ToucanetPteroglossus bailloniIt is a relatively long-tailed toucan with a total length of 35–40 cm (14–15.5 in).
Red-necked AracariPteroglossus bitorquatusThe red-necked aracari is about 36 to 40 cm (14 to 16 in) long and weighs 112 to 171 g (4.0 to 6.0 oz).
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